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Books in Life sciences

  • Natural Language Processing for Healthcare

    The Rise of Intelligent Assistants
    • 1st Edition
    • Laxmi Shaw + 2 more
    • English
    Natural Language Processing for Healthcare: The Rise of Intelligent Assistants addresses the critical gap between cutting-edge AI research and its practical applications in healthcare, offering an accessible guide tailored to the unique challenges of medical environments. It highlights how NLP technologies are revolutionizing patient care, medical documentation, and clinical decision-making while emphasizing ethical, legal, and interoperability considerations. Structured into four sections, the book begins by laying foundational knowledge in NLP and healthcare data, covering concepts such as tokenization, medical ontologies like UMLS and SNOMED CT, machine learning models, including BioBERT and ClinicalBERT, and emerging impacts of large language models like GPT.The applications section explores real-world implementations of intelligent assistants, such as virtual health chatbots, clinical documentation tools, conversational AI for patient engagement, and voice recognition integrated into electronic health records. Technical chapters provide insights into system architectures, evaluation metrics, data privacy, security, and interoperability standards like FHIR. The final section looks ahead to future directions including multilingual NLP, federated learning for privacy preservation, and the evolving landscape of AI-driven healthcare assistants. This book is an indispensable resource for a broad audience.

  • Revolutionizing Cancer Treatment

    The Power of Molecularly Imprinted Polymers for Precision Therapy
    • 1st Edition
    • Bhupendra G. Prajapati + 3 more
    • English
    Revolutionizing Cancer Treatment: The Power of Molecularly Imprinted Polymers for Precision Therapy examines the transformative role of molecularly imprinted polymers (MIPs) in cancer management and treatment. This comprehensive book explores how MIPs can be utilized to create advanced drug delivery systems specifically targeting various cancer types, including breast, prostate, and lung cancers, among others. By integrating molecular imprinting techniques with precision oncology, this resource provides valuable insights for researchers, clinicians, and pharmaceutical developers aiming to enhance cancer therapies. Structured in a user-friendly format, the book includes detailed chapters dedicated to specific cancer types, highlighting the design and application of MIPs in targeted therapies. Users will find flow charts, process diagrams, and case studies to facilitate understanding of complex concepts. The necessity for this book arises from the pressing demand for precision medicine in oncology, as conventional treatments often suffer from issues of specificity and efficacy. Ultimately, this work serves as a vital reference for students, researchers, and healthcare professionals dedicated to advancing cancer treatment through innovative drug delivery systems.

  • Handbook of Material Biodegradation, Biodeterioration, and Biostablization

    • 3rd Edition
    • George Wypych + 2 more
    • English
    Handbook of Material Biodegradation, Biodeterioration, and Biostabilization, Third Edition provides extensive information on the microorganisms involved in the biodegradation of materials, along with the biocides which are permitted for use according to the most up-to-date worldwide legislation. The book focuses on protecting materials and products against colonization and subsequent degradation of their properties. Mechanisms of biodegradation and biodeterioration, results of biodeterioration, and methods of biostabilization are covered for a large number of products, making the title relevant for a range of industries and applications, including construction, coatings/paints, medical and pharmaceutical applications, and electronics. It also covers 13 groups of bacteria, 7 groups of fungi, and 4 groups of protozoa involved in biodegradative processes. In addition, the health and safety aspects of biocide application are covered in detail, as well as the personal protection of practitioners who are required to use them. The contents and the most-up-to-date information make this book essential for almost all the fields of applied chemistry.

  • The Cardiac Conduction System

    Evolution, Development, and Therapeutic Potential
    • 1st Edition
    • Bjarke Jensen + 1 more
    • English
    The Cardiac Conduction System: Evolution, Development, and Therapeutic Potential, the latest release in the Hot Topics in Physiology series, provides the reader a thorough and comprehensive review of this intricate system. The book covers conventional topics: anatomy, electrophysiology, and key cellular characteristics, as well as emerging topics: patient specific computer modelling, induced pluripotent stem cells, and in vivo editing as state-of-the-art treatment strategy. Given the exhaustive coverage of topics, this book is "go-to reference" for the cardiac conduction system for years to come.This volume was published in association with the International Union of Physiological Sciences (IUPS). It is an ideal reference for academics and researchers in anatomy, physiology, cardiology, electrophysiology, biomedical engineering and medical education at Undergrad, Masters, PhD, and Post-Doc levels.

  • The Brainstem

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 216
    • English
    This volume on Brainstem consolidates research for a complete understanding of the anatomy and physiology of the Brainstem and how it affects assorted other systems in the body. The brainstem impacts breathing, the gastrointestinal system, the cardiac system, mood, pain, wakefulness, consciousness, and sleep. Pathologies can impact vision, motor control, hearing, balance, blood supply and is particularly involved in neurodegenerative diseases like Parkinson’s. The volume discusses how the brainstem operates in full health, pathologies associated with the brainstem and their impact, methods for monitoring brainstem function, and diagnosis and treatment of brainstem disorders. Monitoring and intervention is reliant on technologies to assess function. This volume will include CT, MRI, USG, angiography, BERA, and functional imaging.

  • The Resistance of Cervical Cancer to Chemotherapy and its Reversal

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 9
    • S. Muthusami
    • English
    The Resistance of Cervical Cancer to Chemotherapy and its Reversal provides a holistic understanding of cervical cancer development, immune-evading mechanisms of HPV, immunotherapies available, methods to study cervical cancer and the development of newer drugs. Content shows the involvement of signaling pathways during chemoresistance in cervical cancer, the involvement of genes in drug resistance, and introduces long noncoding RNAs as novel biomarkers.In 10 chapters, this book first provides an introduction and history of cervical cancer; next, it discusses the influence of viruses on cervical cancer and finally, it describes therapies to overcome chemotherapy resistance in cervical cancer. This is the perfect reference to provide the fundamental base of knowledge needed for oncologists, pharmacologists, translational investigators, immunotherapists, scientists, and clinicians interested in building a comprehensive understanding of the field.

  • Innovations in the Blue Economy

    Sustainable Practices in Marine Macro- and Microalgae Cultivation
    • 1st Edition
    • José Carlos Magalhães Pires
    • English
    Innovations in the Blue Economy: Sustainable Practices in Marine Macro- and Microalgae Cultivation explores the latest technologies, advancements, and ongoing research surrounding the sustainable cultivation of microalgae and seaweed. Cultivation strategies, challenges, applications, products, and regulatory considerations are covered through an interdisciplinary lens to provide readers with a holistic understanding. Written by a globally diverse network of experts, the book is systematically structured to be accessible to readers across multiple sectors. Chapters describe the biology, diversity, and vital ecological roles of various microalgal and seaweed species and explore differing cultivation systems, emphasizing the critical aspects of site selection and ecosystem compatibility. Cultivation strategies are also described and illustrated through applied case studies that showcase successful large-scale cultivation initiatives. Final chapters consider regulatory landscapes and multifaceted hurdles to sustainable industry scale-up and provide innovative solutions and research gaps for industry consideration. This is an essential read for algal aquaculturists, bioengineers, and students of marine biology and biotechnology.

  • Advancing Early Diagnosis in Chronic Diseases

    Tools, Techniques, and Technologies
    • 1st Edition
    • Sachchida Nand Rai + 2 more
    • English
    Advancing Early Diagnosis in Chronic Diseases: Tools, Techniques, and Technologies explores the transformative potential of early detection strategies and technologies in reshaping chronic disease outcomes. Addressing the urgent need for innovative approaches for managing conditions such as cardiovascular diseases, diabetes, cancer, neurodegenerative disorders, and pediatric, chronic conditions, this book underscores the importance of timely interventions to reduce disease burden. The book provides a comprehensive overview of cutting-edge tools, including predictive biomarkers, artificial intelligence, genomic and proteomic screening, wearable health devices, digital twins, and point-of-care testing. Readers will gain insights into how these advancements revolutionize early diagnosis and personalized treatment.Written by experts from interdisciplinary fields, the book bridges the gap between scientific discovery and clinical application, addressing challenges such as knowledge gaps, integration barriers, and accessibility of diagnostic innovations. It covers a broad spectrum of chronic conditions, including metabolic, inflammatory, respiratory, renal, hepatic, and neurodegenerative diseases, with added focus on pediatric patients and early detection in childhood disorders.

  • Clinical Diseases, Production, and Management of Cattle

    • 1st Edition
    • Tanmoy Rana
    • English
    Clinical Diseases, Production, and Management of Cattle is an essential reference that extensively covers the health, care, and management of cattle. This comprehensive guide begins with general considerations of cattle care and production, progresses into specific practices for calf care, and culminates in a broad examination of cattle diseases—from common to rare, mild to severe. The book includes preventative measures, diagnostic procedures, and treatments for diseases. It is an invaluable resource for industry professionals, animal agriculture researchers, and veterinarians looking to deepen their understanding of cattle health and disease prevention.

  • Mathematical Concepts and Methods in Modern Biology

    Using Modern Discrete Models
    • 2nd Edition
    • Raina Robeva
    • English
    Mathematical Concepts and Methods in Modern Biology: Using Modern Discrete Models, Second Edition presents an updated, quantitative framework for analyzing, predicting, and modulating complex biological systems. Structured around project-based learning and problem-solving, it integrates essential mathematical concepts and methods in the context of key biological questions. Topics include gene regulatory and neuronal networks, CpG islands, plant population growth, interacting populations, phylogenetics, and phylogenomics. Modeling tools span discrete dynamical systems (including deterministic and stochastic Boolean networks), ordinary differential equations, projection matrices, agent-based modeling, polynomial ideals, Gröbner bases, tropical algebra, and other algebraic approaches. Computation is supported by a range of software tools, including some developed for this book, as well as open source, freely available, and proprietary platforms. Updated code examples and step-by-step instructions illustrate software use, making this a valuable resource for health professionals, scientists, researchers, and students in related fields.

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